Gifford’s talk eases new congressmen in noisy session
Rep. Gifford delivers a candid speech to fresh members, mocking deficits and bureaucrats while praising some, cautioning against flattery, and urging lawmakers to let conscience guide actions. He recalls fear of his first speech and quips about the “jack from Jackson” and beltway politics. The mood lightened as he urged restraint and fiscal prudence.
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Rotary Founder Harris Dies in Chicago at 78
Paul P. Harris, 78, Chicago lawyer and founder of the National Association of Rotary Clubs later Rotary International, dies after a long illness. Born April 19, 1868 in Racine Wisconsin, Harris conceived the one representative club idea to unite professionals. He led Rotary from its start as a local network to a global organization with about 200,000 members in 75 countries. His widow Jean Th ion Harris survives. they had children.
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MacArthur Intervenes After Japanese Carpenter’s Bid to Harm Him
In Tokyo a 58 year old Japanese carpenter, Ichijiro Adatechi, attempted to approach General MacArthur with a package containing a wooden sword and a plea to die to protest Japan’s postwar misery. MacArthur seized him and handed him to military police, kept the sword as a souvenir, and released him after a lecture on manners. The man urged aid for Japan and urged a purge of officials while offering to serve in any capacity.
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Airport Worker Suspected in Dutch DC-3 Crash
Copenhagen AP report says a Danish airport employee may have inadvertently caused the crash that killed American soprano Gustaf Adolf and 20 others. Investigators note a steel wedge used to lock elevator flaps on the ground was involved in the incident.
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Plane crashes in flames after takeoff from Kastrup airfield
A DC-3 crashed in flames shortly after lifting off at Kastrup airfield. A wedge of Dutch origin was found among the wreckage and may have originated from the aircraft.
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